Secondhand Smoke Exposure Linked to Chronic Rhinosinusitis

Secondhand smoke exposure is linked to chronic rhinosinusitis, according to the results of a matched case-control study reported in the April 2010 issue of Archives of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery. "Most studies of the associations between secondhand smoke exposure and respiratory disease in adults have investigated odor and irritation, respiratory symptoms, lung function, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and lung cancer," writes the authors. "Few studies have focused on chronic rhinosinusitis, although evidence suggests that such a relationship may exist.". . read more.